Sleigh.



Patented May 6, |902.

F. F. LNG.

SLEIGH.

(Application led Jan. 31, 1902A (No Model.)

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 699,540, dated May 6, 1902. Application ined January 31,1902. serai Nofeaots. (No modem To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, FERDINAND F. LONG, a citizen of the United States, residing at Hastings, inthe county of Oxford and State of Maine, have invented a new and useful Sleigh, of which the following is a specification.

The presentinvention relates to sleighs, and

particularly to that class known as bob'` sleighs.

One of the primary objects of the invention is to provide an improved knee that will have a horizontal swinging movement about an upright axis, so that the runners may be turned to the right or left without the necessity of the beam turning with relation'to the frame of the sleigh.

A still further object is to produce an improved structure in sectional knees wherein the sections are securely interlocked, so as to relieve the pivot of a great deal of strain, while free vertical movement of the runner is permitted. As a result, therefore, the run'-` ner is freely movable in a horizontal and a vertical direction.

In carrying out these objects the embodiment of the invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the following specification is preferred; .but this embodiment may be changed, provided such changes fall within the scope of the claims hereto appended.V

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of the improved construction. Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view through the same. Fig. 3 is another vertical sectional View taken at right angles to Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a bottom plan view of the bearing-block with the upper knee-section in place upon the same.

Similar reference-numerals designate corresponding parts in all the figures of the drawings.

As the improvement resides in the construction of the knee and the manner of securing the same to the beam, only a small portion of a sleigh is shown-namely, the beam, (designated 10,) the runner 11, and the knee 12, connecting said beam and runner.

The knee 12 is constructed of two sections or members, the lower of which is provided with a long yoke 13, that embraces the runner 11 and is secured thereto by bolts 14, which pass vertically and horizontally through said runner. This lower section is furthermore provided withr a centrally-disposed upstanding ear 15, that is braced by suitable webs and flanges 16. The upper member consists of a head 17 and a depending ear 1S, that overlaps the ear of the lower section, said ears being pivotally connected by a horizontally-disposed bolt 19, that passes through the same. The upper portion of the lower ear has an interlocking engagement with the upper ear, and the lower portion of the upper ear has an interlocking engagement with the lower ear. To this end each section is provided at the base of its ear with a circular depressed groove 20,and 'a circular flange 21 is located upon the periphery of each ear, said flange engaging inthe groove of the opposite section, as clearly shown in Fig. 3. rlhe manner of securing the knee to the beam 10 is as follows: A bearing-block 22 is fastened to the under face of said beam by means of bolts 23, said block having a seat 24 in itsunder face, which seat is formed by the means of the oppositely-disposed overhanging iianges 25, that form undercut grooves 26. The head 17 of the upper knee-section is provided with a bearing-plate 27, that fits in the seat 24 of the block and engages at its opposite edges in the undercut grooves 26. This head is pivoted in said seat by means of a vertical bolt 28, arranged eecentrically to the seat, as shown, and permitting of the horizontal swinging of the knee and runner.

It will be seen that by the above construction the runner may be turned horizontally with relation to the beam 10, so that said beam can be iixed securely to the remainder of the sleigh-frame, thus obviating the necessity of its pivotal connection. Further than this, the runner can swing freely in a vertical plane, and because of the anges of the ears fitting in the grooves or seats of the opposite sections an interlocking connection is provided, whichrelieves the pivot 19` of any lateral strain.

From the foregoing itis thought that the construction, operation, rand many advantages of the herein-described invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art without further description, and it will be understood that various changes in the size, shape, proportion, and minor details of construction may be resorted to Without departing from the spirit or sacriiicing any of the advantages of the invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as neW, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, isf- 1. In a sleigh, they combination with a bearing-block, arranged to be rigidly secured to the beam of a sleigh and having a flat seat in its under face, of a knee provided With a head rotatably mounted in the seat, and a vertical pivot securing the head and bearing-block together, said knee having a horizontal pivotal movement upon said bearing-block.

2. In a sleigh, the combination with a beam, of a bearing-block fastened to the under side of the beam and against relative movement thereon, said bearing-block having a seat in its under face, a runner, a knee comprising pivotally-conneeted sections, the lower section being secured to theA runner and the upper section, fitting in the seat of the bearingblock, and a vertically-arranged pivot connecting the upper knee-section and the bearing-block.

3. In a sleigh, the combinationpf a beam with a runner, of a bearing-block ixedly secured to the under side of the beam and having a dat seat' in its under side, and a knee comprising pivotally-connected sections, the. lower of which is secured to the runner, the upper section being secured in the seat of the bearing-block and having a horizontal'pivotal movement therein.

4. In a sleigh, the combination With a beam, of a bearing-block fastened to the under side of the beam against relative movement thereon and having a seat in its under face, a runner, a knee comprising sections having a horizontal pivotal connection, the lower knee-section being secured to the runner and the upper section having an outstanding plate at its upper end that is fitted in the seat of the bearing-block, and a vertical pivot-bolt passing through the bearing plate and block to secure them together, and yet permit the pivotal movement of the knee.

5. In a sleigh, the combination with a bearing-block arranged to be iXedly secured to a sleigh-beam and having a seat in its under I face, of a runner, and a knee connecting the runner and bearing-block, said knee comprising pivotally-eonneeted sections, the upper of Which is provided with a head that bears in the seat of the block, and a vertical pivot passing throughthe head and the block.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence oftwo witnesses.

FERDINAND F. LONG. Vitnesses:

ELLERY C. PARK, A. E. HERRICK. 

